Five Links Friday #3

Friday finally! This means I only have one more day of work this week and most of you are off. YAY! Hopefully it'll be a nice weekend with no rain *fingers crossed*. I won't get to go outside too much and enjoy it becuase that sickness I was feeling last week ended up being sinuses. Raleigh and I got attacked by the allergy monster this week and we definitely lost the fight. After almost a week of puffy eyes, pressure headaches, and stuffy/runny noses (it's ridiculous you can have both at the same time! WHY?!) we are finally finding a little relief thanks to medicine.

This week's list is crazy compilation.

1. Beachy Summer Mantel - Tatortots & Jello

I love this color scheme for summer. It's so bright and cheerful. I already started doing yellow and mint green in my living room, but this is pretty close. I like the door in such a bright color.

2. DIY Painted Dresser - Cape 27

The before and after on this dresser is AH-mazing. I wish I could do something like this. I have to get the guts to just do it one day. 

3. Faux Butcherblock Countertop - Breakfast 4 Dinner

This is the tutorial that I will be doing this weekend. My counter is that old white laminate…bleh. Well I was dealing with it, but after Easter a mysterious stain appeared on it and for the life of me I  can NOT get it out! So I am just going to get this done and over with. I won't do it this dark though. I'll probably go with the Special Walnut that I've been in love with recently. Wish me luck. 

4. Strawberry Kiwi Margaritas - Sally's Baking Addiction

Don't think I forgot about Cinco De Mayo! I am a strawberry kiwi lover so I had to throw this in here. I love using colorful straws too. Break out the tequila!

5. Seven Layer Dip - Real Mom Kitchen

I am a sucker for these! I love a good 7 layer dip. The only difference is this has some ranch in it which I have never tried. I also am a little stingy…I like to make my guacamole from scratch. ;)

Hope yal enjoy the weekend and Cinco De Mayo on Monday. 

Five Links Friday #2

Hey everyone! Hope you all had an awesome Easter last week. I am feeling a little under the weather today so I'll keep it short and sweet. Here's my list of blog posts I've been loving this week. They give me such inspiration to either update my home or something to make my belly grumble with need. I have actually tried both recipes this week, both are winners.

1. Outdoor Drop Cloth Curtains - Between Naps on the Porch

I have been racking my brain and scouring Pinterest for the best way to do outdoor curtains. This one was probably one of my favorites because it is so simple but looks so expensive at the same time.

2. Playroom Canvas Reading Tent - Sunday Baker

This is too cute. I love the lights on the inside. I just built Raleigh a teepee but now I am definitely thinking about making this instead or at least adding lights.

3. $1 Small Cedar Planter - Ana White

Making a cedar fence post into this beauty was pure genius, but that's how Ana White works. She is a miracle worker.

4. Jello Pretzel Salad - The Girl Who Ate Everything

I have tried this dessert a couple different ways, but I have to say that the pretzel crust is my favorite. It's got that salty sweet mixture on lock down. Plus who can turn down strawberries? Definitely not this girl.

5. Creamy Crockpot Chicken & Broccoli over Rice

This is one of the best dinner recipes I have ever made. I make it a lot. It was also one of the first Pinterest recipes I tried too. I usually eat with rice, but I ran out the last time and tried with pasta…delicious. Now I am going to have to debate over which way to go every time I make this now. Why so many choices?! AHHH ;)

That's it for this week's five. I love sharing all my finds of the week or ones I have been enjoying for years. Let me know what yal think about the links. Have a great weekend!

Five Links Friday! #1

This is a new thing I am trying out. It's going to be a few links that I liked each week. I love holidays so this week I thought it would be very appropriate to start this new Five Links Friday with an Easter theme. I will hopefully be doing/making all of these on Sunday for my family and friends.

1. Sweet Creamy Bunny Shake-Dukes & Duchesses

2.Peeps Fruit Kabobs-The Frugal Girls

3.Dyed Deviled Eggs-FOODjimoto

4.You've Been Egged-Happy Home Fairy

5. Rubber Band Dyed Easter Eggs-{Home-ology} modern vintage

These are all such creative ideas. I am so excited to try out all of these on Sunday. My hubby i think is most excited for the egg dying. Hes like a kid when it comes to coloful activites like that. If anyone has done any of these fun ideas then please let me know in the comments how they turned out.



This originally was posted Friday night, but for some reason my computer decided that I post on Saturday instead. Sorry for the delay.